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Bizibilder07/05/2019 18:18:25
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I'm making a Quorn type grinder (actually a Bonelle) and cannot find one vital piece of information: How much lubricant do you need in the spindle?
The spindle will be the same as Prof. Chaddocks design for the Quorn. I have the Quorn book and as much other information form both the web and ME/MEW back issues but this is the one thing that is not mentioned (or I simply can't see it for looking!).

I assume oil is introduced via the 2ba hole about half way along the spindle housing but how much? One drop? A teaspoon full? or enough to flood out of both ends via the bearing caps? Is there a builder or owner out there who can guide me. Thanks.

Edited By Bizibilder on 07/05/2019 18:18:56

Douglas Johnston07/05/2019 19:11:11
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I built my Quorn many years ago and think the book does mention something about lubrication if my memory serves me correctly. I think it needs a small amount of oil and to be honest I think I just put a little oil on the bearings during assembly and have never added any since over the last twenty years or so (perhaps I should ).

Doug

Bizibilder07/05/2019 19:37:09
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Thanks. Every twenty years it is - should be around long enough for the first re-oiling but i'd have to be well over 100 to make it to the second!! emotion

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John Purdy08/05/2019 18:26:20
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There was an article in MEW # 62 "Compendium of the Quorn" pg 20,21 that covered the amount of oil to use in the spindle,including the calculations to determine the volume of oil required. This is what I used when I made my spindle and it has been perfectly satisfactory.  If you can't find the article send me a PM.

John

Edited By John Purdy on 08/05/2019 18:27:33

Bizibilder08/05/2019 20:14:40
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Lots of heavy boxes needed to be moved but I now have those issues of MEW (MEW 62 and 63)- Thank you that is about the most comprehensive review of the Quorn and all the associated articles and literature that I have seen. Not sure how i missed it when searching but I did! Thank you John.

John Purdy08/05/2019 20:37:09
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Further to my last, using the method in the article I calculated that the quantity of oil that I needed was 2.2cc. When I built my spindle I used a stack of 4 Belleville springs instead of the coil springs and spring box that Chaddock used, so if made to the original drawings the quantity would probably be slightly different. Glad I could be of some help.

John

Richard Klopp03/06/2019 04:13:32
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I lubricated my Quorn spindle bearings with Kluber Iso Flex Super Tel. If it’s good enough for a Deckel pantograph spindle, Deckel mill spindle, and Aciera mill spindle, it’s good enough for a Quorn. The speed is well within acceptable range for this grease. I think there’s less risk of contamination using grease, because one packing should last a decade.

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